I’ve known General Kelly for well over a decade and find him to be one of the most capable leaders I have ever met. No one understands the threats to our homeland and our border security needs better than General Kelly.

Having served our great nation in uniform for four decades, he understands what it takes to protect our homeland. There is no doubt he will be an outstanding DHS Secretary.

When since Eisenhower has it ever been debated that military service is disqualifying for Public Service? We are an all volunteer military society. Shouldn't we define citizenship and patriotism by how we treat our Veterans and let our next President pick a dynamic Administration?

They present an opportunity to do the right thing for more than 744,000 young people who grew up here. There is bipartisan support for this in the Senate and we will soon have a legislative response ready if needed.

Here's the quote from President-elect Trump, “We’re going to work something out that’s going to make people happy and proud. They got brought here at a very young age, they’ve worked here, they’ve gone to school here. Some were good students. Some have wonderful jobs. And they’re in never-never land because they don’t know what’s going to happen.”

This is going to be fun, first watching Trumpers turn on him when they realize he lied every freaking day, then watching them turn on each other, for defiling or defending him. They don't realize that he has no principles, no policies, and he can't keep a thought in his head for more than a day.
I just hope we can put Humpty-Dumpty together again.

Um Lindsay, please! This dude doesn't know a cabinet from a hacksaw. He's a surgeon who knows nothing about housing development. Is it because he is black that he should know about URBAN stuff. Come on!

President-elect Donald Trump could not have picked a better person to run HUD! For all of the naysayers responding to his selection, I say you might as well start liking crow, because you're going to be eating a lot of it in the next four years!

I'm beginning to question what I've always believed to be your unwavering support for our military and its protocols as well as your belief in our Constitution. Your support for a waiver to allow a man who is not eligible to serve is more evidence of your willingness to bend the rules to allow our government to be overtaken by extremists. I was counting on you to be a voice of sense and reason, especially in military matters. Disappointed.

That's good! Now, you need to support the president elect! You need to support the wall, the deportation of criminal illegals and EXTREME vetting of Middle Eastern refugees!
So far you've dropped the ball as far as your obligation to back and endorse OUR president elect. Now you can absolve yourself of this neglect and do the job you're supposed to do!

How about that. O'l UNHINGED seems to be doing pretty good as President Elect. Yet...you have not fallen on your sword? C'mon buttercup. Time to give the flag a salute, and then walk the political plank. You're irrelevant and cartoonish.

I had hope that you might be enough to the center that you could stand up for our country. I understand why you have to support your party (to a point) but you are now crossing the line to generate false praise for these cabinet choices. Can you be in the Republican party without completely selling your soul in the process? Are there any champions for the center?? Anyone?????

Idiot..Dont speak for me..We do not want the dreamers here,free and clear.They can go and come back legal.Why do you think Trump won?We are tired of working and taking care of all the illegals.They get more help then the Americans and our vets.Quit if you dont like it.We,The People.are done.You did nothng to stop Obama in eight years

Yes General Mattis is Pro American and we don't need you doing amnesty BS unless you want to donate your full pay check to support them. We are a nation of laws and you we're elected to uphold the constitution so stop catering to get votes and you need to use that brain God gave you. Send them packing and stop acting like you think your a warrior.

Our family admired you for many years. You were always considered a "true republican" who served the interests of South Carolinians; however, you changed. Not sure what happened to you, but you are no longer the man we remember. You have turned your back on all South Carolinians, and our country. If you have even a speck of honesty left in you, show it by submitting your resignation. You are no longer respected or wanted as a representative of the people.

All those illegals you needed to let in to prove you were safe behind your security while "we the people" weren't safe... well, they are protesting, rioting, and waving foreign flags and demanding the democrats be in charge. When do you open your eyes and admit you were wrong? BUILD THE WALL and deport them before you lose the country.

Lindsey, You never served anyone...but yourself! You own our great new presiden! Donald J. Trump an apology! He has done more for this country in one day then you have in your whole life! BUILD THE WALL!

Great to take part in the American Red Cross Holiday for Heroes program today. It's important we take time to thank and recognize members of our military, military families, and veterans living in our communities during this holiday season.

It was with much sadness that I learned of the passing of Cathy Novinger. She was a good friend and one of South Carolina’s most successful business leaders. She was a role model for many young women and touched so many lives through her generosity and kindness.

Cathy left a lasting impression on our state and South Carolina is a better place because of her countless contributions.

KT McFarland as Deputy National Security advisor is an outstanding selection. She is a seasoned National Security expert and rock-solid individual. She will bring a clear-eyed view of the threats we face as a nation.

I'm confident her advice and counsel will become invaluable to President-elect Trump's National Security team.

Senator, is there anything the Senate can do to calm the PEOTUS down so that we are not the laughingstock of the world? I don't agree with you on many issues but I do think you love the US and believe in the Senate as a constitutionally enabled check on the President.

Governor Haley is a strong leader who will be an outstanding Ambassador to the United Nations.

As Governor of South Carolina she has recruited and dealt with some of the largest international business firms in the world. Her husband was a member of the South Carolina National Guard who served a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Governor Haley and her family fully understand what is at stake in... View details ⇨

Nope your history I hope all the people of South Carolina remember how you and Hailey stopped listening to the people and caved into outsiders and how you Graham have been a puppet for oboma the last eight years your both out we the people of South Carolina show Mr. Graham that he is replaceable becouse he seems to believe South Carolina elites won't Allow any one but Mr Graham to office let's show him

NOW you're "excited" to be working with the President elect.... that you tried to submarine against the will of your constituents and acted like a child and went against your word. Don't get too involved in many projects because you won't be there much longer if the voters have anything to say. We don't forget how you acted and behaved.

I was honored to receive the Marine Corps Reserve Association (MCRA) Frank M. Tejeda Leadership Award last week in Washington.

The award is presented each year to a Member of Congress who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to a strong national defense, leadership, self-sacrifice and service to one’s country exemplified by Frank Tejeda.

Have had some tough times with your views on certain topics but then often your voice is spot on. Your spot on about Hillary this morning on Fox..Trump should not copy Obama by directing justice from whitehouse...go do his job and let the process play out..otherwise this type behavior will resurface again.

Ted Cruz is a constitutional conservative in the mold of Justice Scalia.

If you are looking for a Scalia-type figure, he fits the bill. We have had our differences, but even his worst critics cannot say Ted Cruz is not one of the smartest, most gifted lawyers in the country.

If you are looking for someone like Justice Scalia to serve on the Supreme Court, take a look at Ted Cruz.

Oh Lindsey don't let me down now! You have been a rare voice of reason on the republican side of the aisle, Ted Cruz may be a smart, talented lawyer, but he's way too conservative/political to belong on the Supreme Court! 😩. C'mon man.

OMG! Trump called him lyin' Ted through the campaign and now these two are bedfellows! What's going to befall this country next? If this happens, Ted's fellow senators will be relieved because no one can stand him there! Look out Supreme Court!

He makes a valid point: “It’s important that someone who was an unrepentant advocate for the Iraq War, who didn’t learn the lessons of the Iraq War, shouldn’t be the secretary of state for a president who says Iraq was a big lesson,” Paul said in an interview Tuesday morning. “Trump said that a thousand times. It would be a huge mistake for him to give over his foreign policy to someone who [supported the war]. I mean, you could not find more unrepentant advocates of regime change.”

I like you a lot but couldn't disagree more with you supporting these two. I'm with Rand Paul on this. I'm shocked that you think these are viable choices. We need a diplomat in that position, not a cranky, opinionated old man. Both are too incendiary. Romney seems like an amazing choice.

Cannot wait for America to be great again-take away rights for women and for gays,Medicare get rid of as many immigrants as possible etc. etc. Sorry but seldom have I been so filled with downright hatred and I am tired of people saying get over it and give them a chance- never never never!!!!!!!

You will never convince me that Rudy Giuliani and John Bolton are not qualified to serve at this level.

The overwhelming majority of Republican senators have the utmost respect for Rudy. He led the nation and New York through 9/11. He’s a citizen of the world who is eminently qualified to serve as Secretary of State.

As for John Bolton, he was United Nations Ambassador under President... View details ⇨

Lindsey, Be a hero and stop toeing the party line. As an independent this is EXACTLY why you would never win my vote or others like me. Party politics needs to be a thing of the past. Be a leader ,not a follower.

She’s done a good job as Governor of South Carolina. Nikki Haley is talented, capable, and would do a good job in any assignment given to her. I think Nikki is a traditional Republican when it comes to foreign policy – more like Ronald Reagan than Rand Paul.

Funny how President Elect Trump stressed his "anti establishment" message, and now he is surrounding himself with establishment republicans. Also funny how no Republicans have acknowledged how he is already going back on campaign promises.

Nikki Haley needs to go from South Carolina but not to Washington if you want someone to to fold under pressure from special interest groups then by all means add her to your cabinet, but if you want a stand up and fight for the people on this country then make a better choice.

Thank you for your leadership, pragmatic and honest as always. All we can ask of our elected officials is to do what they think is right for the country. Sometimes you can work with the president, and sometimes you can't. That's why we have a Congress - to keep the executive branch in check (and vice versa), but this important concept seems to be lost on many.

You are nothing but a cheap turncoat. I wish I had smacked you in the backstage in NC when Jeb was announcing the suspension of his campaign. You sneak towards whoever you think has the power. How can you go and talk to Trump after screaming "I love George Bush he kept us safe". Your military career should be looked at god knows how many cheap moves you did there you piece of crap!

Thank you...there is much work to do to strengthen this country. We need coordination and cooperation amongst the Republican Party and President Elect Trump.
The left will be fighting dirty..as always...against every single effort to make changes and for as long as we hold office. Be prepaired with a unified and positive message for our policies.
Thanks
Jeff